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City still seeking ways to close budget gap
By Collin Gallant on February 28th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant As most Canadians were awaiting the federal budget announcement in Ottawa on Tuesday, city administrators were outlining how they’ll build the next municipal one to further close a multi-million-dollar revenue gap. “Financially Fit for the Future” is a 10-year-plan launched in the 2017 and 2018 city budget. It originally aimed to find $23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several properties could reach tax auction
By Collin Gallant on February 28th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A derelict building on Bridge Street and an auto wreckers partially damaged by fire late last year are among 18 properties that could go to tax auction in March. Tuesday’s meeting of corporate services committee was slated to accept this year’s list of properties to go to tax auction next month. It is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National pharmacare plan would be welcomed by local Friends of Medicare
By Gillian Slade on February 28th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The federal government will appoint advisers to a council under the direction of Ontario’s former health minister to explore options for a national program to cover the cost of prescription drugs, it was announced Tuesday. Establishing a national pharmacare program would be a great moment in Canadian history, says Friends of Medicare. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conference on the Family being offered April 7
By Gillian Slade on February 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A Conference on the Family is taking place in Medicine Hat on April 7 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Dr. The focus is on supporting efforts in the community to fortify families, a fundamental unit of society, during challenging times. The keynote speaker, Jonathon Van Maren, a well-known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged in major meth bust gets sentence geared to treating addiction
By Peggy Revell on February 28th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Maple Creek woman arrested when police seized more than $33,000 in methamphetamine in Medicine Hat was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months jail and 18 months probation. The sentencing for Siofean Coderre, 43, came months after she failed to show up for her original October sentencing date, and was re-arrested in St. Albert. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial to begin in June for man charged with arson for house fire in the Flats
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2018
The first two days for what is expected to be a five-day trial have been set for a man accused of starting a house fire that sent one woman to hospital. Crown and defence counsel have been unable to find dates that work – instead opting to break the trial up into two- and three-day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City could see 18 properties on tax auction block next month
By Collin Gallant on February 27th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A derelict building on Bridge Street and an auto wreckers that was partially damaged by fire late last year are among 18 properties that could go to tax auction in March. Tuesday’s meeting of corporate services committee was slated to accept this year’s list of properties that are to go tax auction next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Looks like only one seeking council seat in Forty Mile
By Collin Gallant on February 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News With only one name coming forward to fill a County of Forty Mile council seat, Diane Harty will likely become the new representative for the Etzikom and Manyberries area. Monday was nomination day in that county, where voters elected six councillors during last October’s province-wide municipal elections. However, with no one standing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP briefs from Alberta
By Peggy Revell on February 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Innisfail One man is in custody after being found hiding in the ceiling of a gas station following a break and enter. On February 19th at approximately 2 a.m. Innisfail RCMP were alerted to an alarm at the Penhold Fas Gas. Police arrived and searched the property not noting any damage and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local food industry shines with return of expo
By Mo Cranker on February 26th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Saturday was a night hundreds of Hatters had marked down on their calendars. The night was the third annual Alberta Food and Beverage Expo, an event that puts local businesses in the spotlight. “There’s usually about 100 businesses from Medicine Hat and the surrounding area at the show,” said Preston Scholz, with ATB ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Feb. 26-March 4
By Medicine Hat News on February 26th, 2018
Feb. 26 — Play Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 26 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m Feb. 26 — ABLE Reading and Writing Club, MH Public Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 26 — Cinema Politica Film “This Changes Everything,” MH Public Library, 7 p.m. Feb. 27 — Stitching in the ... Read More »
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